The tariff classification of secretions from birds’ nests from Hong Kong.
Issued July 1, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0410.00.0000
Headings: 0410
Product description
The submitted sample, a plastic bag of small, cream colored flakes, is comprised of secretions from birds’ nests. When birds leave their nests, the secretions at the bottom of their nests are gathered. This product is marketed as a soup that can be prepared by adding hot water to the secretions.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for secretions from birds’ nests will be 0410.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.
Full text
NY J86483 July 1, 2003 CLA-2-04:RR:NC:2:231 J86483 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0410.00.0000 Mr. Joseph Hoffacker Barthco Trade Consultants 7575 Holstein Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 RE: The tariff classification of secretions from birds’ nests from Hong Kong. Dear Mr. Hoffacker: In your letter, dated June 25, 2003, on behalf of your client, K.C. Pastries, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample, a plastic bag of small, cream colored flakes, is comprised of secretions from birds’ nests. When birds leave their nests, the secretions at the bottom of their nests are gathered. This product is marketed as a soup that can be prepared by adding hot water to the secretions. The applicable subheading for secretions from birds’ nests will be 0410.00.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included. The rate of duty will be 1.1 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at (646) 733-3030. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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